Description
This classic Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal, these mashed sweet potatoes combine tender cooked sweet potatoes with butter, milk, and optional sweet spices like cinnamon and maple syrup for a delightful balance of natural sweetness and savory seasoning.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup regular milk or non-dairy milk, plus more as needed
- 3 Tablespoons butter, vegan butter works too, plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey, optional
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Place chopped sweet potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain and Return Potatoes: Drain the cooked sweet potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot or transfer to a large mixing bowl to prepare for mashing.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: Add milk, butter, and salt to the sweet potatoes. Mash them using a potato masher until smooth or to your desired consistency, adding more milk as necessary. Alternatively, use an immersion blender or hand mixer for a creamier texture.
- Add Sweeteners and Spices: Stir in maple syrup or honey and cinnamon if using, mixing well to combine the flavors evenly throughout.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt and freshly cracked black pepper as desired. Serve the mashed sweet potatoes warm with an extra pat of butter on top if preferred.
Notes
- Store leftover mashed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- For a vegan version, use non-dairy milk and vegan butter substitutions.
- Adjust the sweetness by omitting or varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra warming spices if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
